Student Chair of National Conference

Opportunity Summary

Term: September 1, 2017-August 31, 2018

Application Deadline: TBD

Focus: Conference planning

Time Commitment: Substantial (meetings, communication)

Travel: Yes

NOTE: This position is filled. Applications will be accepted in 2018 for the 2018-2019 term. For information on the amount of travel associated with this position, check out the meeting calendar below, which reflects the current chair's anticipated schedule of activities.

Help plan National Conference in this highly visible AAFP leadership position.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and makes decisions regarding student activities throughout the year

Proves input into planning the theme, programming and special activities for the upcoming National Conference

Functions as a member of the AAFP Commission on Education (COE)

Presides at the business sessions of the National Congress of Medical Students

Eligibility Criteria

Must have attended a past National Conference and be in good academic standing. At least one year of national-level experience in AAFP leadership, including:

Student Delegate to the AAFP Congress of Delegates

FMIG Network National Coordinator

FMIG Network Regional Coordinator

AAFP commission member

Student member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) Board of Directors